How far is Tyler, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Tyler, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tyler and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tyler and Saint Paul.
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Start on Strong Street
886 ft · 25 sec · Strong Street
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Continue on South Tyler Street
2299 ft · 1 min · South Tyler Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Garfield Street
2825 ft · 40 sec · Garfield Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
922 ft · 19 sec · US Highway 14
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Take the exit left toward US 14/MN 23
918 ft · 28 sec · US 14/MN 23
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Turn right onto State Highway 23
22.3 mi · 28 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right onto East College Drive
2700 ft · 53 sec · East College Drive
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Continue on State Highway 19
13.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on State Highway 19
20.9 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on West Bridge Street
3270 ft · 1 min · West Bridge Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Bridge Street
6.6 mi · 10 min · West Bridge Street
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Turn slight right onto MN 19: Morton, Fairfax
31.3 mi · 42 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 15
12.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
27.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1223 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
10.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5: Terminal 1
2.2 mi · 3 min · John A. Johnson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Fort Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Edgcumbe Road, Shepard Road, River Boulevard
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Shepard Road, River Boulevard
68 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Gannon Road
87 m · 8 sec · Gannon Road
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Turn left onto Shepard Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Shepard Road
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Turn left onto Eagle Parkway
1154 ft · 45 sec · Eagle Parkway
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Turn right onto Exchange Street South
1166 ft · 34 sec · Exchange Street South
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Turn straight onto Kellogg Boulevard West
1178 ft · 52 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West
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Turn left onto Wabasha Street North
65 m · 9 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tyler and Saint Paul.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
MN 19
Turn slight right onto MN 19: Morton, Fairfax
31.3 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Tyler and Sunny near Saint Paul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tyler to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gibbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Tyler and 89.5 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.88 one way or $45.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tyler and Sunny near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Gibbon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gibbon.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tyler and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 156.51 mi (251.88 km).
#1 Tyler
City in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,058 |
| Coordinates | 44.2783000, -96.1347500 |
| Altitude | 531 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Paul
The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
| Population | 306,717 |
| Coordinates | 44.9444100, -93.0932700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $22.88 | $45.75 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $25.13 | $50.27 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $28.15 | $56.31 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $31.18 | $62.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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